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Friday, September 27, 2013

we found the beach with mel

our first adventure in oregon included meeting mel and her family at the beach.  the boys were with cousins on a camping trip, so the girls and i headed to the coast!
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

goodbyes

we made an excruciating decision to move to portland.  hardest decision we have ever made. we LOVE everything about Spokane and our life there, but felt a calling to Portland.  aaron got an amazing job offer at a college in SE portland - he is passionate about their mission and commitment to urban ministry. everything. about. moving. has. been. hard! to sum it up it has been heart wrenching sad, exciting, and alot of work. i have never cried so much in my entire life.
here are some goodbyes.  we also had an incredible goodbye party, and somehow i don't have any photos.
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leaving grampy and grammy was the hardest!
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we said goodbye to janny, ryan, and hallie multiple times
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Buth BFFS!
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we had to leave murphy in spokane, but she loves grammy's house and she is being spoiled rotten. 
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the boys miss their midway friends so much. 
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isaac took the boys out for froyo to say goodbye. . so sweet. 
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as it turns out leo is the best car traveler! 
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he sleeps and cuddles the whole time

Sunday, September 22, 2013

wedding of the year

this. wedding. was. gorgeous. in. every. way.  - i can't even put into words how fabulous and meaningful every last detail was.  the setting, the people, the weather, the decor - absolutely beautiful.  not to mention it was with our most precious family friends.  the murphys have been part of our life for a long time and are the boys godparents.  we love them and cherish their friendship so much.  aaron officiated the wedding and we got to be a part of all of it.  we stayed at a beautiful lodge and it was the perfect weekend amidst the chaos of moving.  i'm not sure how i managed to not get any pictures of the bride and groom or pat and patty.  but here are the shots i did get from the weekend.
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Monday, September 16, 2013

snapshots of summer 2013

here is a little window into what felt like a very full summer. . .
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lots of sunset walks to get ice cream at the lake
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we made it to penticton to celebrate our anniversary 
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nights at the lake with peanut butter cup smores
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always park time
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emery carries this baby everywhere
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keagan was invited to play summer league for the warriors and gary bell jr. was the coach - AWESOME!
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leo got a bad haircut but we still love him
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splash pad fun 

the fourth - 2013

in the midst of a BIG MOVE more to come on that! we were in the middle of packing and cleaning but managed to get to the lake to celebrate a little. . .
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there are sooooo many girls at the lake! 
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ali painted everyone's toes 
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this sweet baby hallie spent the day with us!
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always crazy
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i love this picture of beautiful janny and sweet hallie
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been friends since they were little
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festive kabobs
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a great pair
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cutest family on the planet
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they call each other best friends
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lucia's favorite spot to swim